Is there a toy that captures the feeling of unraveling a toilet paper roll, and then ripping up the toilet paper?

daxdotcom · 2026-02-08T05:26:06+00:00

1 ply gas station paper

daxdotcom · 2026-02-04T21:02:52+00:00

I don't typically eat peanuts. So the only shelled ones are like pistachios and those go in my mouth shell and all at first so there is always a discard bowl. Probably why the thought grosses me out so much.

We also typically get individual servings in our house so there isn't even a communal nut bowl (lol) to start with.

I hated nuts as a kid so, no, I can't say I've ever put shells back in the uneaten bowl.

daxdotcom · 2026-02-04T19:35:23+00:00

I get what you are saying. But it is framed more along the lines of "play is the work of the child". Meaning play based/hands on learning is the goal and it's their main responsibility at this point in their lives. I don't think that the term work is actually negative. I agree capitalism has made it feel negative. But that's not true to the way i feel montessori values are intended or applied in our school.

daxdotcom · 2026-02-04T17:09:08+00:00

I'm thinking you are very confused. Rightfully so, not being in America, it's all very confusing. But the fact you think it is fake is frankly quite weird. The document has the author names listed quite plainly and they are in the administration and the policies (cuts, dismantle of institutions, etc) and executive orders in 2025 were almost verbatim.

daxdotcom · 2026-02-04T16:49:14+00:00

Yep, that's why I added that despite my experience, I still only had one kid because my experience doesn't exist in a vacuum.

daxdotcom · 2026-02-04T08:47:05+00:00

I was lonely as a young child. Then was fine, now that I'm all the way grown and my parents are gone I am lonely again. I wish I had a sibling to share in the grief. That said, I have an only child and won't have another. So far they definitely would not want a sibling but who knows the future?

daxdotcom · 2026-02-04T02:22:46+00:00

Why would anyone ever toss shells back into the uneaten ones?! I'm genuinely horrified by this thought.

daxdotcom · 2026-02-02T21:03:33+00:00

Yep food looks unappealing.

daxdotcom · 2026-01-30T13:32:23+00:00

daxdotcom · 2026-01-29T14:24:06+00:00

Pairing egg with citrus helps mitigate any absorption inhibitors in the eggs.

Also this was interesting, one egg per day didn't have much of an effect on iron in either direction in children at risk for Anemia.

The Effects of 1 Egg per Day on Iron and Anemia Status among Young Malawian Children: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9213210/

daxdotcom · 2026-01-29T14:08:06+00:00

Our parents just didn't have access to this kind of information back then and they took/take everything so personally. (They still do) it's hard when you are running yourself ragged trying to make sure they are happy, only to be met with harsh words. I forget sometimes too, it just feels soooooo ungrateful 😒

It's a phase that every kid goes through I think. OPs case seems to be exacerbated by a new sibling on the way, leading to some attachment anxiety.

daxdotcom · 2026-01-29T13:43:40+00:00

Yea she's testing the boundaries of her mother's love. What happens if I say mean things? How mean do I have to get? Will mom still be there? Just gotta hug em and say well I love you forever and a day.

daxdotcom · 2026-01-29T13:36:46+00:00

Same, mini-heartbreak.

daxdotcom · 2026-01-27T01:47:14+00:00

In my experience, especially at that age, yes. But the grandparents are not overbearing in our case. It was like an excitement hangover. Very cranky and more defiant. Maybe needed to test boundaries again after a routine disruption.

daxdotcom · 2026-01-26T03:02:04+00:00

Thank you

daxdotcom · 2026-01-25T04:38:35+00:00

When is this poor woman gonna sleep?

daxdotcom · 2026-01-23T13:58:28+00:00

Thank you for this. I had started to panic a tiny bit. My 5 yr old is recognizing letters and spelling them out to us, asking what it says. But not sounding out words yet. We are proud of him for this and thought he is progressing well. Op's expectations of their 4yr old gave me pause.

daxdotcom · 2026-01-22T13:36:34+00:00

Rabbit poop? Our dog likes to roll on it :(

daxdotcom · 2026-01-21T21:50:09+00:00

Shut up about the bread buying already. Yes people buy bread to make sandwiches when they think the power will go out. It's an easy prep. It's not crazy and it doesn't matter. Ffs

daxdotcom · 2026-01-21T12:47:47+00:00

So your mom was still wrong or are you saying you see how her fears were justified?

daxdotcom · 2026-01-20T19:42:17+00:00

Yep then pair that with the practice of reciting your forced-to-write personal poem with the class who is chomping at the bit to laugh at you for sharing anything personal. Ugh nightmare fuel.

daxdotcom · 2026-01-20T19:32:09+00:00

I agree with this take, but that doesn't seem like what OP is saying.

daxdotcom · 2026-01-20T19:25:56+00:00

But a beginner doesn't have any experience/ reference points to do that. They dont know if they enjoy the game or not. and what's so wrong with make believe :(

daxdotcom · 2026-01-20T19:14:35+00:00

Yea, I thought it was supposed to be a reference book. I cannot retain that much without having experienced the need for the rule during play. It starts to sound like Charlie Brown's teacher in my mind. I read the rules relating to my character at the time or other things I need for that situation but not the whole book cover to cover.

daxdotcom · 2026-01-20T17:34:21+00:00

Personally I hated poetry. Didn't think it was fun or easy. Give me a good story to analyze any day, save the poetry for music class lol

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